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Senior Planner

Under general direction, performs complex professional planning activities for transportation projects, including transit and pathway programs, service delivery and grants; conducts analysis and prepares a variety of documents and reports; participates in policy development and project implementation; and performs related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the typical functions of the job.

 

  • Performs research studies and prepares reports and recommendations on a variety of rail transit and transportation planning program activities, designs, development, and implementation; gathers, compiles, and reports on data and statistics affecting rail service operations. 
  • Prepares analytical and statistical reports, memoranda and other communications to senior staff, board members, and outside agencies and committees.
  • Assists in managing multiple current and long-range planning projects, general plan updates, pathways programs, grant applications, and development projects.
  • Represents the District with cities, other local/regional agencies and community groups regarding transportation and land use issues and advancement of transit-oriented development projects.
  • Coordinates with all levels of stakeholders, including bike coalitions, cities, counties, MTC, and Caltrans; participates on a variety of committees. 
  • Serves as single point of contact for the District’s multi-use pathway issues, segment of the Great Redwood Trail, and the regional bike share program. 
  • Prepares reports and maps related to the development, implementation, and operation of the pathway project including pathway maps, graphics, and fact sheets. 
  • Manages pathway counters project, including contract management, data monitoring, analysis, reporting and presentation; develops and manages station, pathway wayfinding program, and bike parking data; provides analyses.
  • Reviews a variety of permits, applications, and petitions for compliance to planning regulations, codes, and ordinances; compiles findings and prepares recommendations in written form for general plan and planning projects, including project analysis and conditions for permit approval or denial. 
  • Supports the project environmental clearance process, consistent with federal and state environmental laws. 
  • Prepares drafts of new or revised planning ordinances or regulations and submits recommendations for review and approval. 
  • Makes presentations before committees and the Board of Directors as required. 
  • Participates in annual budget preparation; identifies resource needs and prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications; monitors expenditures. 
  • Supervises the establishment and maintenance of reports, records, and files.
  • Resolves complex customer questions and provides information to the public; investigates and responds to complaints and inquiries from citizens, other departments, and agencies; recommends corrective actions to resolve issues.
  • Adheres to all required safety procedures and programs.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

Experience and Education:

Sufficient training, education and experience to demonstrate the required knowledge skills and abilities. A Bachelor’s degree in transportation or urban planning or a related field and five years of professional planning experience.